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Gibson

Tennessee · 374 residents (2025 est.) · 0.611 sq mi
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Gibson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $154,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
479
+57%since 2000
from 305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
784 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+21%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:374 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2563504445386321990201020202024Gibson
2024479
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,792 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,622
+106%since 2000
from $11,966 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
−22%since 2010
from 0.472 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance22.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical22.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$871
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
46.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+51%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(280)
Black4.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.1%(37)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(449)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(4)
Diversity Score14.8%(71)
Diversity Score
15
+22%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+37%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 95.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.9%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+19.5 ptssince 2017
from 76.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gibson, Tennessee?

Gibson, Tennessee has about 479 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gibson, Tennessee?

The typical household in Gibson, Tennessee earns about $53,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gibson, Tennessee expensive?

In Gibson, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $154,200, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Gibson, Tennessee?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gibson, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gibson, Tennessee?

About 9.8% of people in Gibson, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gibson, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Gibson, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 192 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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